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Research from Scott Small's lab at Columbia University suggests a different approach to tackling the disease, and a new startup company is now trying to turn that approach into treatments.
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A gene called FMNL2 may explain why people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, or obesity have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that usually lasts under five minutes and resolves on its own, but just because the symptoms disappear, does not mean a TIA should be ignored.
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A new initiative led by Columbia University and the n-Lorem Foundation will develop personalized therapies for individuals with "nano-rare" genetic forms of ALS and treat them for free, for life.
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- December 5, 2012
Richard Mayeux was elected Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his work on the epidemiology of Alzheimer's disease.
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- December 5, 2012
A new genetic test, microarray, found significantly more clinically relevant information than the standard method - results in NEJM.
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- November 15, 2012
Link between kidney defects and neurodevelopmental delays in kids
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- October 11, 2012
Mechanisms underlying SMA found
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- September 25, 2012
Researchers identify mechanism for non-familial form of Parkinson’s disease. May lead to therapeutic targets & blood test for PD.
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WCBS-TVAugust 24, 2012Dr. James Noble, neurologist, commented on a new study that showed an association between good oral hygiene and a lower risk of dementia.
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- August 21, 2012
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- July 31, 2012
A study found that educational experience was a strong predictor of cognitive decline risk across groups.
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- June 26, 2012
New study finds that statins may not work as well in women, but the lack of women in clinical trials may explain the results.
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